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Holiday Expedition to New Zealand & Australia (Crystal Endeavor)

Holiday Expedition to New Zealand & Australia (Crystal Endeavor)

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DESTINATION EXPLORATION
Deeply immersive explorations and landings in rarely-visited destinations – distant islands and coastal landscapes home to exceptional biodiversity, eco-treasures and wilderness – are combined with visits to world-class cities featuring an expedition twist.

Embark on an in-depth odyssey of discovery to Australia and New Zealand. From stunning cliff-top views and spectacular geyser expeditions to ringing in the New Year in Sydney’s world-famous harbor, your holidays will be filled with the magic of adventure.

Trip Name
Holiday Expedition to New Zealand & Australia (Crystal Endeavor)
Days
16
Overview
Vessel Type: Small Ship / Expedition Cruise Passenger Capacity: 200  EXPLORE Curated journeys offer intrepid adventure and extraordinary insight into fascinating destinations and intriguing cultures. Let your inner explorer guide you in choosing the the type of expedition that speaks to your own personal sense of adventure. SIX-STAR SERVICE Indulge in Crystal’s legendary six-star service with one of the highest staff-to-guest ratios in the industry. An experienced crew, selected from the award-winning ranks of Crystal, is joined by a team of experts – explorers, scientists and more. MICHELIN-INSPIRED-DINING Discover unmatched culinary options with flexible, open-seating dining in each of Crystal Endeavor’s six stunning venues. WATERSIDE - Exceptional dining on inspired menus and modern specialties. UMI UMA & SUSHI BAR - The Japanese-Peruvian fare of Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. PREGO & THE VINTAGE ROOM - Northern Italian favorites; indulgent wine dinners. BISTRO ENDEAVOR - European-inspired bistro. MARKETPLACE - Contemporary culinary presentations with striking views. THE PANTRY & ROOM SERVICE - Indulge every craving. EXPLORE IN LUXURY All-suite accommodations are among the largest in expedition cruising, each featuring a private verandah, high-tech amenities and butler service. ENTERTAINMENT From Crystal Endeavor’s two-story, glass-enclosed Solarium to the only casino on an expedition yacht, enjoy all manner of entertainment day into night. SOLARIUM - Awe-inspiring views, day into night. PALM COURT - The hub of entertainment. CRYSTAL COVE - The heart of Crystal Endeavor. RESORTS WORLD AT SEA CASINO - Luxury gaming amidst rare adventure. CONNOISSEUR CLUB - A place for aficionados. FACETS & APROPOS - High-end fashions and commemorative gear. EXPEDITION STUDIO & CAPTAIN'S LOUNGES - Places to gather and learn. THE PROMENADE - Ocean views enjoyed from within. THE MARINA - A platform for viewing the spectacular. WELLNESS The state-of-the-art Crystal Life Spa and high-tech fitness center help you keep ship-shape for shoreside adventures. CRYSTAL LIFE SPA & SALON - Be pampered, anywhere in the world. CRYSTAL LIFE FITNESS - Adventures in wellness. CRYSTAL LIFE SAUNA - Restorative and rejuvenating.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 CHRISTCHURCH (LYTTELTON), NEW ZEALAND
THE GARDEN CITYThe historic port of Lyttelton serves as the gateway to Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island. Traditionally considered the most English of New Zealand’s cities, there is much to explore in vibrant Christchurch, from its neo-Gothic stone buildings and beautiful botanical gardens, to its picturesque Avon River lined by graceful willows. Further afar, the Canterbury Plains, snow-capped Southern Alps and numerous rivers beckon with their enchanting beauty and wildlife.
Day 2 - Day 2 KAIKOURA, NEW ZEALAND
WHALE & DOLPHIN DELIGHTSTucked between the majestic Kaikoura Mountains and the glistening Pacific Ocean, this picture-postcard town on New Zealand’s South Island is renowned for marine life encounters, beach walks and diving into plates of crayfish. The town takes its name from the Maori words “kai,” meaning food, and “koura,” meaning crayfish. Bird and whale watching are popular activities. Dolphins and seals frequent its welcoming bay.
Day 3 - Day 3 DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND
EDINBURGH OF THE SOUTHThe charismatic city of Dunedin lies in southeastern New Zealand, at the head of Otago Harbor on South Island. Its name means Edinburgh in Gaelic and to this day it has retained enduring reminders of its Scottish roots. Adorning the streets of Dunedin is a wealth of Victorian and Edwardian buildings, richly festooned with spires, gables and gargoyles. The rolling hills, pristine beaches and secluded bays of the adjacent Otago Peninsula are home to albatrosses, sea lions and yellow-eyed penguins.
Day 4 - Day 4 CRUISING THE COAST OF NEW ZEALAND & STEWART ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND
RAKIURA IN MĀORIStewart Island sits at the southern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, just south of the Foveaux Strait. This mostly undiscovered eco-tourism gem is home to golden beaches, sparkling bays and lushly forested hills, providing the perfect setting for nature hikes and wildlife sightings. Across from Golden Bay sits Ulva Island, an unspoiled haven for birds — and bird watchers — where colorful parakeets and parrots fly about the forest canopy. Kiwis, wekas, saddlebacks and yellowheads also call this sanctuary home.
Day 5 - Day 5 STEWART ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND
RAKIURA IN MĀORIStewart Island sits at the southern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, just south of the Foveaux Strait. This mostly undiscovered eco-tourism gem is home to golden beaches, sparkling bays and lushly forested hills, providing the perfect setting for nature hikes and wildlife sightings. Across from Golden Bay sits Ulva Island, an unspoiled haven for birds — and bird watchers — where colorful parakeets and parrots fly about the forest canopy. Kiwis, wekas, saddlebacks and yellowheads also call this sanctuary home.
Day 6 - Day 6 CRUISING DUSKY SOUND & DOUBTFUL SOUND, NEW ZEALAND
CRUISING DUSKY SOUNDIn the 18th century, on his second expedition, British navigator James Cook spent several weeks exploring Dusky Sound. It’s one of the largest fjords in New Zealand’s World Heritage-listed Fiordland National Park. A number of large islands lie within its waters, while cascading waterfalls dot its steep, forested cliffs. Dolphins, whales, seals and an array of seabirds, including penguins, are often sighted in this wonderland of nature.CRUISING DOUBTFUL SOUNDA secluded waterway nestled within New Zealand’s World Heritage-listed Fiordland National Park, Doubtful Sound is known as the “Sound of Silence.” Long, winding and steeped in majestic serenity, it’s the perfect setting for unforgettable scenic cruising. At nearly 1,400 feet deep, it is the deepest of the park’s channels. Several impressive waterfalls can be spotted here, along with bottlenose dolphins, New Zealand fur seals and Fiordland crested penguins.
Day 7 - Day 7 CRUISING MILFORD SOUND & DOUBTFUL SOUND, NEW ZEALAND
CRUISING MILFORD SOUND, NEW ZEALANDMajestic peaks reaching toward the sky and white-plumed waterfalls cascading down forested cliffs into pristine waters make Milford Sound the undisputed jewel of New Zealand’s World Heritage-listed Fiordland National Park. Not surprisingly, the Maori believed the sound was carved by a divine stonemason. Its spectacular beauty is complemented by an abundance of amazing wildlife, including dolphins, seals and penguins.CRUISING DOUBTFUL SOUNDA secluded waterway nestled within New Zealand’s World Heritage-listed Fiordland National Park, Doubtful Sound is known as the “Sound of Silence.” Long, winding and steeped in majestic serenity, it’s the perfect setting for unforgettable scenic cruising. At nearly 1,400 feet deep, it is the deepest of the park’s channels. Several impressive waterfalls can be spotted here, along with bottlenose dolphins, New Zealand fur seals and Fiordland crested penguins.
Day 8 - Days 8 - 9 CRUISING THE TASMAN SEA
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Day 9 - Day 10 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
HARBOR SIDE BLISSSydney is an energetic and exciting metropolis where nightlife, shopping and fine restaurants compare favorably with the finest the world has to offer. Despite its modern advances, Sydney has lovingly cherished its heritage, for this was the birthplace of the Australian nation, defined by the billowing profile of the Opera House and the dramatic arch of the Harbour Bridge.
Day 10 - Day 11 CRUISING THE COAST OF AUSTRALIA & SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
HARBOR SIDE BLISSSydney is an energetic and exciting metropolis where nightlife, shopping and fine restaurants compare favorably with the finest the world has to offer. Despite its modern advances, Sydney has lovingly cherished its heritage, for this was the birthplace of the Australian nation, defined by the billowing profile of the Opera House and the dramatic arch of the Harbour Bridge.
Day 11 - Day 12 EDEN, AUSTRALIA
SPARKLING SAPPHIREThough named for George Eden, the first Earl of Auckland, rather than the biblical garden, this Eden is a gorgeous natural wonderland. Situated on New South Wales’ Sapphire Coast, the picturesque Australian town is a gateway to stunning beaches, forested hills, lakes, nature trails and national parks. The sparkling waters of Eden’s Twofold Bay are known as the Humpback Highway owing to the large number of whales that pass through during their migration between Antarctica and the Coral Sea.
Day 12 - Day 13 FLINDERS ISLAND, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA
THE GREAT ISLANDNatural treasures abound at Australia’s Flinders Island. Located in the sparkling clear waters of the Coral Sea, the collection of tiny cays, atolls and lagoons are perfect for snorkeling and diving. Their amazing coral gardens teem with life, from tiny sea slugs and green turtles to tiger sharks and stingrays. During the sea’s low tide, the cays offer a convenient rest stop for a variety of seabirds.
Day 13 - Day 14 WINEGLASS BAY, COLES BAY & MARIA ISLAND, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA
PINK MOUNTAINS & AZURE WATERSOne of the world’s most breathtaking beaches, secluded Wineglass Bay, sits on Freysinet Peninsula on the east coast of Tasmania, Australia. Its azure waters and crescent-shaped, dazzling white sands are fringed by forested granite peaks. The bay is a gateway to beautiful Freycinet National Park. This haven for hikers, swimmers and snorkelers pleases nature lovers with an abundance of varied wildlife, including wallabies, brown falcons, white-bellied sea eagles and more.OF HAZARDS & FREYCINETOn the spectacular east coast of Tasmania, nestled snuggly at the base of the pink-granite mountains known as the Hazards, is Coles Bay. Bordering magnificent Freycinet National Park, the bay offers access to an enchanted land of natural wonders. Pristine beaches and bird-filled lagoons beckon to swimmers and hikers. Chance encounters with a wombat or wallaby are among the park’s delights, as are sightings of large yellow-tailed black cockatoos, white-bellied sea eagles, and much more.TASMANIA'S NOAH'S ARKSet within the turquoise waters of the Tasman Sea, Maria Island hosts an idyllic national park and extraordinary landscapes dating to the Triassic period. The mountainous island, formerly a penal colony, became known as Tasmania’s Noah’s Ark in the 1960s when it welcomed a number of imperiled Australian species needing protection. More than 125 bird species are found here, including emus and endangered swift parrots and forty-spotted pardalotes. Its diverse wildlife also includes bare-nosed wombats, eastern grey kangaroos, red-necked wallabies and ring-tailed possums.
Day 14 - Day 15 BRUNY ISLAND, AUSTRALIA & HOBART, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA
WHERE NATURE & HISTORY COLLIDERenowned for its rugged natural beauty, Bruny Island is a hot spot for nature lovers and history enthusiasts. The island, essentially two land masses connected by a narrow sandy isthmus, is home to seals, little blue penguins, rare white wallabies and a large colony of the endangered forty-spotted pardalote, one of Australia’s rarest birds. Its Adventure Bay figures prominently in the history of European explorers such as James Cook, Abel Tasman and others who anchored in the bay during the their adventures.
Day 15 - Day 16 HOBART, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA
CAPITAL OF SUNSHINESituated between Mount Wellington and the Derwent River, Hobart is recognized as one of the world’s most beautiful harbor cities as well as an Antarctic gateway. History adds picturesque charm to this Tasmanian capital, for there are no less than 90 buildings with National Trust classification. At Salamanca Place and Battery Point, relics of the last century’s whaling days can still be seen.
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Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
22-12-202106-01-2022USD $40,698DELUXE SUITE S7
22-12-202106-01-2022USD $41,398DELUXE SUITE S6
22-12-202106-01-2022USD $213,798EXPEDITION SUITE (EP + S5)
22-12-202106-01-2022USD $41,798DELUXE SUITE S5
22-12-202106-01-2022USD $42,198DELUXE SUITE S4
22-12-202106-01-2022USD $42,898DELUXE SUITE S3
22-12-202106-01-2022USD $43,598DELUXE SUITE S2
22-12-202106-01-2022USD $44,298DELUXE SUITE S1
22-12-202106-01-2022USD $58,898PENTHOUSE SUITE PS
22-12-202106-01-2022USD $171,998EXPEDITION PENTHOUSE (PORT) EP
22-12-202106-01-2022USD $194,998OWNER’S SUITE (STARBOARD) OS

Inclusions

    • Discover Christchurch, Kaikoura & Dunedin
    • Explore Stewart Island
    • Visit Dusky Sound, Milford Sound & Doubtful Sound
    • Travel to Tasmania

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